This is a work in progress, as is all of Life. As I continue on my journey in the world of blogging and writing, I also continue to learn about myself and how I feel about things, in more ways than I ever imagined. This is a judge free zone. I analyze and "think" and process things as they come to me. I just want to share what has helped me along this journey of my life, and hope that there is something that I have endured that may spark a revelation in you, too. I'm honored that you are here.

Personal Note

My most valued possession is my family. Even if you are living in a box somewhere, and you have the love and support of your family, you will always be wealthy. Love really is all you need. From love, great things will emerge. From your thoughts, you can create greatness.

This is what I need to remind myself of everyday to be the best person that I can be. Live your life with gratitude. Be thankful for all that you have everyday, even if it is your eyes to see or your ears to hear or your feet to walk or your hands to create. Understand your place in this Universe; how infinitesimally small you are, but how huge a contribution your Spirit is. Don't wear blinders to the world around you, you're not the only one here. Be kind, considerate, don't be judgemental, love others, and yourself. Know that you are perfect inside; that you are love.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Mother's Day without mom

You never get too old for your mother’s death to crush you.
All supposed wrongdoing and arguments go far away.

You never get too old to
need your mother back, to wish anything else in exchange to have her to call,
to talk to.

You never get too old to want to wrap up in your mothers robe and
be comforted by it. To lay your head on her lap and feel her hand on your hair.

You never get too old to feel sad or lonely or scared and
want the presence of your mother to make it all feel better again.

You especially feel the loss of these emotions if you had
separated so far from them while she was still living. When they are ripped
away from you so suddenly, that's when you might feel that loss the greatest.

I truly realized the meaning of, "you don't know what
you've got until it's gone" in this past year. I didn't think this Mother's
Day would be as hard as it was; much harder than last year. I suppose it's
because I have 'settled' in to the realization of her death and have had time
to let it sink in, unlike last year when I was still so overwhelmed and keeping
my mind busy with all that there was to do to prepare for life without her.

All I could think about yesterday was what I could have been
doing with her for Mother's Day. How much fun we could have had and all the
different things she liked to do.

She was no ordinary lady. We could have done so much. I
imagine how much fun it would have been to go to our usual haunt, St. Charles
for quiche and iced tea and some shopping, but with our cameras this time. How
much fun she would have had taking pictures together of the flowers and
buildings and walking the Katy Trail along the river, then having a glass of
wine on the veranda of one of the many wineries along Historic Main Street.
Then, if we weren't too tired, we could have even taken in a movie.

While she was alive, I didn't know how I would feel if she
were to live closer to us, but now I wish she had, at least in the last few
years.

But I didn't know this was going to happen.

That's why it is important to try to set differences aside,
now. Cherish what you have. Decide what's most important, being right or being
love.

There's not a day that goes by that I don't wish I had done
something different. Now is your chance, don't let it pass you by.

To do for yourself is not selfish. It is quite the opposite. For to give to yourself first betters you to give fully to others. Love yourself and greatness will follow.~Nanette Stein

Rest your mind and the "rest" will follow--Nanette Stein

"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakining. Treat it with care"--Buddha

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I am a wife, mother, artist, writer, thinker, dreamer, creator and believer in all things being possible. The most wonderful things are happening right now, even after much, much tragedy we have endured. I am so grateful of every experience and everyone who has crossed my path. I am hopeful that we can all coexist on this planet being kinder to each other, where living judgement free and compassionately is as second nature as breathing. Where the bariers of our own minds are dissolved and the evolution of each of our Spirits is steadfast and free. Let your creativity be your guide and live your authentic life, fearlessly and with abandon. Harm none and spread light. Be easy on yourself and those sharing this planet, as well as the planet itself. Be the change, and the change will come.

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